Proof coins are specially produced to a much higher standard of finish.
The Silver Proof commemorative coin is made of silver and features an intricate colour design. It therefore costs a hefty £60 from the Royal Mint.

Uncirculated coins just means the coins have not been in circulation.
“Ordinary Uncirculated” coins often have small imperfections but “Brilliant Uncirculated” coins are quality struck coins created in lab conditions issued specially for collectors.
They are priced at £10 each from the Royal Mint.

Circulation Grade coins are put into the general circulation shortly after the release of the collectors' pieces.

The Beatrix Potter's coin collection first launched in 2016 to commemorate 150 years since her birth.

Peter Rabbit - arguably the author’s most celebrated creation – went on to appear in five more books by the author who became linked with the Lake District.

The story has never been out of print since and more than 45 million copies have been sold worldwide.

A new £2 Jane Austen coin has been unveiled to mark anniversary of author's death

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